Age of Wonders III vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Age of Wonders III vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Age of Wonders III Paradox Interactive, Triumph Studios The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt CD PROJEKT RED
Overview
Release Date March 31, 2014 May 18, 2015
Availability Released Released
Developer Triumph Studios CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher Paradox Interactive, Triumph Studios CD PROJEKT RED
Official Site http://ageofwonders.com https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3
Age Rating Mature
Gameplay
Genre RPG, Strategy Action, RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Split-screen Single-player
Average Playtime 4 hours 43 hours
Perspective Third-person
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo
Available On Steam, GOG GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Additional Notes: Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution.Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer.A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account.Please note that the Editor is Windows only.
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Additional Notes: A 1920x1080 screen resolution.
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 80 / 100 92 / 100
Community Rating 2.9 / 5 (447 ratings) 4.6 / 5 (7,217 ratings)